Romance Amid Desperate War Rescue and Heiress Twist
In the Natal Boer War tale Bluebell is saved from a veldt death by Lt Preston and Adair Rothes. A perilous journey to Ladysmith follows before revelations of Bluebell’s inheritance threaten their love. Rothes and Bluebell marry despite danger as Moore’s death and a looming heiress claim upend their future.
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Preston
Rothes
Harrismith
Lieutenant
Battle of
Ladysmith
Dalziels
Bluebell
Boethel
Adair
Gerald Moore
Moore
Tinlaverstock
Maurice Leslie
Elizabeth
Durban
Scotland
Maritzburg
Bluebell Struggles After Tragic Journey to Natal Farm
Adair Rothes carries Bluebell to a Natal farmhouse near Newcastle where farmer Dalziel urges sending his spider for Miss Elizabeth. Bluebell lies in a white bed in a garden room, nearly dead with a faint pulse, then regains with a high fever and raging delirium.
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Newcastle
Adair Rothes
Natal
Bluebell
Mr.Dalziel
New Kelso
Elizabeth
Rothes
McKinley Nominated by Unanimous Rally at Convention
At Philadelphia on June 21 1900 McKinley was renominated unanimously for president by the Republican National Convention. Theodore Roosevelt was chosen to run for vice president. The scene featured dramatic nominations by Senator Foraker and Senator Hanna amid exuberant cheering as delegates rallied around the leaders.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Senator Lodge
Alabama
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Hanna
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Iowa
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Dolliver
Colonel Young
Old Town
Massacre rumor grips London on Tianjin fighting
A June dispatch reports four thousand allied troops in sharp fighting at Tianjin with potential reinforcements. Eight hundred Americans are involved, part of a mixed force with Germans and Brits as the conflict expands. Nashville brought the news to Chefoo and Shanghai with claims of 1500 foreign deaths at Tianjin.
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London
United States
Nashville
Che Foo
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Massacre Report At Tien Tsin Questioned
Washington dispatch notes the first definite report of bombardment and destruction in the foreign concessions. Shanghai cites casualties and 1,500 foreigners massacred, but observers doubt the colony’s inability to defend itself. A Shanghai dispatch claims two days of shelling at Tien Tsin with 100 dead and 5,000 international troops, as relief columns advance from Taku.
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Tien T'sin
Admiral Kempff
Washington
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Taku
Wheat Crop Ruined Across Dakota Minnesota
A Duluth special cites Oliver Dalrymple stating two thirds of spring wheat is beyond redemption. Plows begin rolling as farmers fear widespread losses. snow crop expert Snow broadcasts a national calamity estimating Dakota yields around 20 million bushels, Minnesota 35 million, totaling 75 million versus 200 million last year.
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Duluth
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Dakotas
Much Damage Done City Iowa Storm Tops Crop Destruction
Sioux City dispatch reports a hail storm that passed over the city and struck hardest several miles east. About 75 percent of the district's small grain and corn crops were destroyed. Injuries included two broken ribs to C Ns Finney, facial injuries to another worker, and severe bruising to a ten year old girl. Animal losses included six pigs and multiple livestock killed at Crit Bush farm.
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Sioux City
Here
C. Ns. Finney
Younglove
Clem Martin
Moville
Crit Bush
Fire Wrecks Rushland Feed Warehouse South Omaha
Fire destroyed the Arthur A. Rushland feed warehouse and two Frank Shilahan cottages at Twenty fourth and Q streets South Omaha. Total loss estimated near 7000 dollars. Fire discovered around 4 o clock with a telephone alarm.
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Arthur A. Rushland
Frank Shilahan
Q Streets
South
Omaha
Rushford
Shot at Ogden Gas Plant Sparks Labor Clash
A contractor Gus Ponoko min was shot and seriously wounded at the Ogden Gas plant in Chicago during a labor dispute. James Collins, a non union worker, fired during the clash after being attacked by strikers. Collins was arrested. Ponoko min was an incidental bystander hit by a stray bullet.
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Ogden Gas Company
Chicago
Gus Ponokomin
James’ Collins
Collins
Ponokomin
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Story OF
Kopje
Greene
Dr. Rothes
Mr. Moore
Elandslaagte
Mrs. Dalziel
Leslies
William McKinley
Ness
William M'Kinley
National Committee
Sioux
South Omaha
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